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Welcome to “Through My Wine Glass”, where I blog about my love for wine and passion for the wine tourism.

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Life Style Blog Proudly Exhibiting Love for Wine Tourism in Cape Town

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Life Style Blog Proudly Exhibiting My Love for Wine Tourism in Cape Town This is life Through My Wine Glass , So take a sip and enjoy the food, events, activities and culture. Cheers to breaking down some of the barriers…

Upcoming Events

September 2018
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					1 10:30: Celebrate the fresh-'n-fab at Gabriëlskloof’s Little Spring Market September 1, 2018 10:30 – 18:00 Map Bid winter farewell with a rejuvenating country 'kuier' near Bot River It's time to pop up your parasol and head out to Gabriëlskloof for a celebration of all things new, pretty, fresh and fabulous when this family-owned hilltop winery bids winter farewell with their Little Spring Market on 1 and 2 September. "Spring is the season of rebirth and rejuvenation, and it's a time we love welcoming back to the hills and valleys that surround our beautiful estate," says Nicolene Finlayson, tasting room manager and wife of Gabriëlskloof cellarmaster Peter-Allan Finlayson. "It is this very energy we hope to capture and share with our friends through this new, vibrant occasion." The Little Spring Market invites you to emerge from hibernation and clean out your pantry, stocking it up with wonderful new surprises in store at Gabriëlskloof. The principle intention of our Little Spring Market is to celebrate spring and all things new and fresh – "In fact, anything to do with happy, rose-tinted days," says Nicolene. Visitors will be able to browse an eclectic field from plants to crafts and toys to jewellery with every offering themed to the season's joyful vibrancy. Live music and a great, spring-inspired food will naturally feature alongside Gabriëlskloof's diverse and excellent wine collection. "In addition to its focus on spring, Gabriëlskloof's Little Spring Market is intended to be a relaxing get-away, so we've limited the number of stalls. It’s also the perfect warm up for our popular festive season market in December," Nicolene says. The market coincides with the Bot River Spring Weekend (1 – 2 September) and kicks off Gabriëlskloof's trio of season-inspired markets. Its highlight event, the Gabriëlskloof Favourite Things market, returns bolder and even better than before, from 14 to 16 December - just in time for that last-minute Christmas shopping. It remains the estate's main annual market and features a celebration of everything festive, delicious, homemade and handmade. The inaugural Autumn Market will take place on the weekend of 20 April 2019. Think cosy and comforting – from dried fruits, figs and melted cheese to hearty soups, woven blankets and leather goods. Details of the Little Spring Market • Saturday, 1 September - 10am to 6pm • Sunday, 2 September - 10am to 3pm The Little Spring Market is Gabriëlskloof's continuation of a proud tradition. In addition to being a producer of excellent wine, this Bot River wine and olive estate has a solid reputation as host of outstanding and intimate family-orientated events when its lawns around the modern and aesthetic wine cellar are transformed. More	2 10:30: Celebrate the fresh-'n-fab at Gabriëlskloof’s Little Spring Market September 2, 2018 10:30 – 15:00 Map Bid winter farewell with a rejuvenating country 'kuier' near Bot River It's time to pop up your parasol and head out to Gabriëlskloof for a celebration of all things new, pretty, fresh and fabulous when this family-owned hilltop winery bids winter farewell with their Little Spring Market on 1 and 2 September. "Spring is the season of rebirth and rejuvenation, and it's a time we love welcoming back to the hills and valleys that surround our beautiful estate," says Nicolene Finlayson, tasting room manager and wife of Gabriëlskloof cellarmaster Peter-Allan Finlayson. "It is this very energy we hope to capture and share with our friends through this new, vibrant occasion." The Little Spring Market invites you to emerge from hibernation and clean out your pantry, stocking it up with wonderful new surprises in store at Gabriëlskloof. The principle intention of our Little Spring Market is to celebrate spring and all things new and fresh – "In fact, anything to do with happy, rose-tinted days," says Nicolene. Visitors will be able to browse an eclectic field from plants to crafts and toys to jewellery with every offering themed to the season's joyful vibrancy. Live music and a great, spring-inspired food will naturally feature alongside Gabriëlskloof's diverse and excellent wine collection. "In addition to its focus on spring, Gabriëlskloof's Little Spring Market is intended to be a relaxing get-away, so we've limited the number of stalls. It’s also the perfect warm up for our popular festive season market in December," Nicolene says. The market coincides with the Bot River Spring Weekend (1 – 2 September) and kicks off Gabriëlskloof's trio of season-inspired markets. Its highlight event, the Gabriëlskloof Favourite Things market, returns bolder and even better than before, from 14 to 16 December - just in time for that last-minute Christmas shopping. It remains the estate's main annual market and features a celebration of everything festive, delicious, homemade and handmade. The inaugural Autumn Market will take place on the weekend of 20 April 2019. Think cosy and comforting – from dried fruits, figs and melted cheese to hearty soups, woven blankets and leather goods. Details of the Little Spring Market • Saturday, 1 September - 10am to 6pm • Sunday, 2 September - 10am to 3pm The Little Spring Market is Gabriëlskloof's continuation of a proud tradition. In addition to being a producer of excellent wine, this Bot River wine and olive estate has a solid reputation as host of outstanding and intimate family-orientated events when its lawns around the modern and aesthetic wine cellar are transformed. More
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17	18	19	20	21	22	23 N/A: GABRIËLSKLOOF IGNITES A 'FIRE FOOD' CELEBRATION OF SA HERITAGE September 23, 2018 N/A From handmade wors to melktert spring rolls..this Overberg Braai has it all On Sunday, 23 September 2018 Gabriëlskloof flies the flag for South African heritage on September 23, when Chef Frans Groenewald lights the braai fires of celebration to serve up delicious traditional delicacies with modern spin and tasty Overberg specialties. Gabriëlskloof joins South Africans across the globe to proudly mark what is famous colloquially as National Braai Day. The renowned estate is located on a hilltop outside Bot River – a mere 80 minutes from Cape Town – where it commands sweeping views of the Babylonstoren Mountains and surrounding fields of the Overberg. The region has a reputation for generous hospitality thanks to its long history of human settlement and especially as a rest-and-resupply stop for travellers. The Overberg too has been sheep-farming country for generations, which is why lamb will enjoy the limelight of Chef Frans's plans for the grand Overberg Braai @ Gabriëlskloof. South Africa's official Heritage Day, a public holiday instituted soon after the country's first democratic elections in 1994, falls on Monday this year. Gabriëlskloof has opted to host its own festivities marking the occasion on the preceding Sunday, giving families the opportunity to linger longer. "At last year's Heritage Day braai, the melktert spring rolls were a hit. They might make a re-appearance!" says Frans. "Plus, there are few better dishes to enjoy with Gabriëlskloof's magic red wines than a venison potjie." The kitchen also makes its own wors and skilpaadjies (liver wrapped in caul fat) that will share the grill and which have established a loyal following among BBQ aficionados. Then, of course, there are all the sumptuous trimmings that go with it – crunchy cheese braaibroodjies, pap and chakalaka sauce plus a variety of fresh and tasty salads. Pair that with great wines from Gabriëlskloof and live music, and your plans for September 23 are done and dusted. The estate-on-the-koppie, as Gabriëlskloof has become known, is renowned for its portfolio of superb, terroir-reflective wines and extra virgin olive oil. The Gabriëlskloof restaurant is a meeting point of both, where top notch, generous country-style meals are a regional benchmark. Tickets for the Overberg Braai @ Gabriëlskloof are R375pp. To book, call 028 284 9865 or email restaurant@gabrielskloof.co.za Learn more about Gabriëlskloof on www.gabrielskloof.co.za and interact with them on Facebook and Twitter @Gabrielskloof. Gabriëlskloof Estate is situated just outside Bot River, on the Swartrivier Road, off the N2. GABRIËLSKLOOF IGNITES A 'FIRE FOOD' CELEBRATION OF SA HERITAGE More
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